Port of Alta (NOALF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alta (UN/LOCODE NOALF) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. It sits at 69.9733° N, 23.2353° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Norway
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alta
Where is Port of Alta located?
Port of Alta is a seaport located in Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Its coordinates are 69.9733° N, 23.2353° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alta is NOALF — country code NO, location code ALF.
How deep is Port of Alta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alta has an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Alta?
Port of Alta reports a maximum draft of 9.2 m, a maximum length of 250 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Alta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alta.
What type of harbor is Port of Alta?
Port of Alta is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alta have?
Port of Alta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #21130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →